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The Pancharama Kshetras or the (Pancharamas) are five ancient Hindu temples of situated in Andhra Pradesh. These Sivalingas are formed out of one single Sivalinga.

As per the legend, this five Sivalingas were one which was owned by the King Tarakasura. None could win over him due to the power of this Sivalinga. In a war between and Tarakasura, Kumara Swamy and Tarakasura were face to face. Kumara Swamy used his Sakthi aayudha to kíll Taraka. By the power of Sakti aayudha the body of Taraka was torn into pieces. But to the astonishment of Lord Kumara Swamy all the pieces reunited to give rise to Taraka. Kumara Swamy repeatedly broke the body into pieces and it was re-unified again and again. This confused Lord Kumara Swamy and was in an embarrassed state then Lord - appeared before him and said “Kumara! Don’t get depressed, without breaking the Shiva lingham worn by the you can’t kíll him” you should first break the Shiva into pieces, then only you can kíll Taraka Lord also said that after breaking, the shiva lingha it will try to unite. To prevent the Linga from uniting, all the pieces should be fixed in the place where they are fallen by worshiping them and erecting temples on them.

By taking the word of Lord Vishnu, Lord Kumara Swamy used his Aagneasthra (weapon of fire) to break the Shiva lingha worn by Taraka, Once the Shiva lingha broke into five pieces and was trying to unite by making Omkara nada (Chanting ). Then by the order of Lord Vishnu fixed those five pieces of Shiva linga and worshipped them by building temples over them. By the formation of temple the pieces stood stand still and now are famous panchrama kshetras. All the five Shivalinga have scaly surface on them which are believed to be formed by the power of Agneyasthra used by Lord Kumara Swamy.

According to legend, these five pieces were installed as Sivalingas at five different temples by , Surya, , Vishnu and Kumara Swamy at the respective places. These places are Pancharama’s as follows:

ARAMA NAME: AMARARAMA SIVA’S NAME: AMARALINGESWARA SWAMY CONSORT NAME: BALA CHAMUNDIKA INSTALLOR’S NAME: INDRA LOCATION: AMARAVATI DISTRICT: STATE: ANDHRA PRADESH TEMPLE TIMINGS: 06:00 AM to 9.00 PM. Amararama located in Amaravati is present in , on the bank of river . Amara Lingeswara is worshiped by Lord Indra. The temple is old and in three circles with so many temples within the compound. Bala Chamundeswari mata is the here. Venu Gopala swami temple is also present within the campus of main temple. Whereas remaining four are present in Godavai districts (two in East Godavari and other two in West Godavari districts).

ARAMA NAME: SIVA’S NAME: BHIMESVARA SWAMY CONSORT NAME: BALA MANIKYAMBA AMMAVARU INSTALLOR’S NAME: SURYA LOCATION: DRAKSHARAMA DISTRICT: EAST GODAVARI STATE: ANDHRA PRADESH TEMPLE TIMINGS: 06:00AM TO 12:00PM, 03:00 PM TP 08:00PM.

Draksharama located in very near Ramachandrapuram, This temple is very big and has three circles as compounds. This is also under control of Archeological department. Lord worshiped Lord Shiva here, followed by Lord Surya and Indra. Manikyamaba , one of 18 shaktipeethas is present here.

ARAMA NAME: SOMARAMA SIVA’S NAME: SOMESWARA SWAMY CONSORT NAME: SRI RAJARAJESWARI AMMAVARU INSTALLOR’S NAME: CHANDRA LOCATION: DISTRICT: WEST GODAVARI STATE: ANDHRA PRADESH TEMPLE TIMINGS: 05:00AM TO 11:00PM, 04.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Somarama is located in Bhimavaram: Someswara swami temple is present in Gunupudi. The temple looks as new one, and a holy pond (Chandra-kundam - Chandra Kundam) is present in front of the temple. Lord Chandra gets rid of his sins here by worshiping Lord Shiva here. Hence the name Someswara swami, Shiva lingam changes its color according to the lunar month (Black at the time of Amavasya, White at the time Pournami). mata temple is present in the second floor in this temple. ARAMA NAME: KSHEERARAMA SIVA’S NAME: KSHEERA RAMALINGESWARA SWAMY CONSORT NAME: AMMAVARU INSTALLOR’S NAME: VISHNU LOCATION: PALAKOL DISTRICT: WEST GODAVARI STATE: ANDHRA PRADESH TEMPLE TIMINGS: 05:30AM TO 11:30PM, 04.00 PM to 08.30 PM.

Ksheerarama is located in Palakol: Ksheera Rama Lingeswara swamy gave Sudarshana to Lord Vishnu here. Upamanya Maharshi also got boons and from Lord Shiva here. Hence the name Ksheera (milk) was given to Ramalingeswara swami. The temple Gopuram is very high and we can see it from far off. Parvati is the goddess here.

ARAMA NAME: BHIMARAMA SIVA’S NAME: KUMARA BHIMESWARA SWAMY CONSORT NAME: BALA TRIPURASUNDARI AMMAVARU INSTALLOR’S NAME: KUMARASWAMY LOCATION: DISTRICT: EAST GODAVARI STATE: ANDHRA PRADESH TEMPLE TIMINGS: 06:00AM TO 12:00PM, 04.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Kumararama is located in Samalkota: Kumara Bhimeswara swami temple is present in Samarlkota. It is about 20 km distance from and about 1 km distance from Samarlakota Railway station. It is a very old temple under the control of Archeological department. Lord Shiva is in the form of very big Shiva linga, and we can see Shiva linga through second floor. Kumara swami laid down Shiva Linga here, hence the name Kumararamam. Bala Sundari devi is the goddess here.

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